FIFA will review a proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, marking the tournament’s centenary.
This comes after the World Cup was expanded from 32 to 48 teams for next year's edition in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
The 64-team proposal was raised by FIFA Council member Ignacio Alonso from Uruguay during a meeting on March 5, 2025, as part of the “miscellaneous” agenda. FIFA acknowledged the proposal and stated it is their duty to analyze any suggestions from Council members.
Infantino described the proposal as interesting and said it should be analyzed further.
Azerbaijan will host the prestigious 2026 World Sumo Championships, following a successful bid supported by the Japan Martial Arts Association. The announcement was made during the International Sumo Federation’s meeting in Poland.
Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the host for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, becoming the second Middle Eastern nation to do so. The announcement has ignited celebrations across the country, signaling excitement about the upcoming global sporting event.
Rafael Nadal announced his retirement from professional tennis, with the Davis Cup in Malaga next month being his final event.
President Donald Trump has postponed 25% tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some from Canada for one month, easing concerns over a broader trade war.
Fighters loyal to Syria’s ousted leader Bashar al-Assad attacked government forces on Thursday, killing at least 13 in one of the deadliest clashes since Islamist-led rebels seized power.
President Donald Trump told his Cabinet that they—not Elon Musk—are in charge of their departments, following backlash over mass firings led by Musk’s agency, DOGE.
Intuitive Machines' Athena lander has reached the moon, but its status remains unclear after a tense landing, marking the company's second lunar attempt.
YouTube has introduced a new subscription tier, Premium Lite, which offers an ad-free viewing experience on most videos for $8 per month in the United States, according to company sources.
Norway’s government has affirmed that it will continue to supply fuel for U.S. Navy vessels, dismissing recent calls from a private marine fuel supplier to halt deliveries amid tensions linked to U.S.-Ukrainian relations.
President Donald Trump is preparing a new travel ban that could block entry for people from Afghanistan and Pakistan as early as next week. The move is part of an intensified immigration crackdown.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, will chair the 20th EU-Central Asia Ministerial meeting hosted this year by Turkmenistan, in Ashgabat, on 4 March.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reaffirmed his respect for the United States and its people in an interview with Fox News, following a tense meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House.
Torrential rains on Thursday led to significant flooding in eastern Spain, prompting local authorities to evacuate schools and close roads in the regions of Murcia, Valencia, and Catalonia.
President Donald Trump has postponed 25% tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some from Canada for one month, easing concerns over a broader trade war.
Fighters loyal to Syria’s ousted leader Bashar al-Assad attacked government forces on Thursday, killing at least 13 in one of the deadliest clashes since Islamist-led rebels seized power.
President Donald Trump told his Cabinet that they—not Elon Musk—are in charge of their departments, following backlash over mass firings led by Musk’s agency, DOGE.
Europe's newest uncrewed heavy launcher, the Ariane 6, successfully blasted off on Thursday in its first commercially operational launch, carrying a French military observation satellite into orbit.
President Donald Trump has postponed 25% tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some from Canada for one month, easing concerns over a broader trade war.
Fighters loyal to Syria’s ousted leader Bashar al-Assad attacked government forces on Thursday, killing at least 13 in one of the deadliest clashes since Islamist-led rebels seized power.
President Donald Trump told his Cabinet that they—not Elon Musk—are in charge of their departments, following backlash over mass firings led by Musk’s agency, DOGE.
Intuitive Machines' Athena lander has reached the moon, but its status remains unclear after a tense landing, marking the company's second lunar attempt.
YouTube has introduced a new subscription tier, Premium Lite, which offers an ad-free viewing experience on most videos for $8 per month in the United States, according to company sources.
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